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

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Antibody
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Antigen
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Anti-allergic
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Antibiotic
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Solution

The correct option is D Antibiotic
The antibiotic is a chemical substance produced by bacteria and fungi. It inhibits the growth of or kills other bacteria; antibiotics sufficiently non-toxic to the host and thus are used in the treatment of infectious diseases.

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