Harmful substances secreted by bacteria are known as

Antibiotics

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Toxins

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Antibodies

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Paratopes

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Solution

The correct option is B Toxins
Toxin is the harmful substance secreted by bacteria. It affects the immune system of the host. It causes infection and disease in the host by damaging the tissues. Paratope is an antigen-binding site present on the antibody.
Thus, the correct answer is option B.

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