Firstly, check Universal Access settings in System Preferences. Something may have inadvertently been turned on there to assist something you don't actually need.
Then go to Keyboard & Mouse in SysPrefs > Keyboard Shortcuts to see if Option has been set as a modifier key. It's not a bad idea to Restore Defaults first, and then make changes you might want.
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