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

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Aniseptic

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Anticoagulant

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Antibiotic

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Antiallergic

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Solution

The correct option is B Antibiotic
Antibiotic is a compound which is produced by an organism and inhibits the growth of other organisms. It is used to fight the bacterial infection. However, it is not useful in viral infection. It acts by either killing bacteria or preventing their reproduction.
Thus, the correct answer is 'Antibiotic'.

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