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In Rhizopus, if conjugation fails, gametangia behave as zygophore. It is called as

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Conidia
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Parthenospore
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Gametangia
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Sporangiospore
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The correct option is B Parthenospore
During conjugation in Rhizopus, one positive mycelium comes in contact with another negative mycelium. It stimulates the formation of specialised hyphae called zygophores. When conjugation fails, gametangia behaves as zygophores. It is called as parthenospore.

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