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Chemicals that inhibit the growth of other harmful microbes by affecting their life processes are called

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Antibodies

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Antibiotics

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Vaccines

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Antigens

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Solution

The correct option is A Antibiotics
Antibiotics are chemicals that inhibit the growth of other harmful microbes by affecting their life processes.
For example - Penicillin is an antibiotic obtained from fungus, Penicillium notatum.
So, the correct answer is 'Antibiotics'

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