In Rhizopus, sexual reproduction involves formation of two club shaped structures called

Gametangia

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Coenogametes

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Progametangia

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Suspensors

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Solution

The correct option is A Progametangia
Sexual reproduction takes place during unfavourable condition by means of gametangial copulation.
Most Rhizopus are heterothallic.
When two mycelium of opposite strain come close to each other, each mycelium produce small outgrowth, called progametangia.

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