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A compound which is produced by an organism and inhibits growth of other organism is called as

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Antigen

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Antibiotic

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Antibody

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Interferon

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The correct option is B Antibiotic
Antibiotic is a substance produced by a micro-organism that is antagonistic to the growth of other microorganisms in high dilution. This excluded substances that kill bacteria but that are not produced by microorganisms (such as gastric juices and hydrogen peroxide).

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