The chemotherapeutic substance derived from living organisms that has an inhibitory effect on parasite organisms is known as

Exotoxin

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Bacteriocide

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Antibody

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Antibiotic

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Solution

The correct option is D Antibiotic
The chemotherapeutic substance derived from living organisms that has an inhibitory effect on parasite organisms is known as antibiotic. It acts by either inhibiting the growth or by killing the microorganism. It is used to fight against bacterial infection. However, it is ineffective against viral infection.
Thus, the correct answer is 'Antibiotic.'

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