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Pathogenic micro-organisms present in host cells are killed by medicines called

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pain killer

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antibodies

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antibiotics

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vaccines

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The correct option is C antibiotics
Antibiotics are antimicrobial drugs obtained from other organisms (such as moulds, fungus and some soil bacteria) to combat harmful microorganisms. However, they are not very useful against certain microbes such as viruses.

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