Rhizopus belongs to

Zygomycetes

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Basidiomycetes

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Ascomycetes

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Deuteromycetes

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Solution

The correct option is A Zygomycetes
Rhizopus belong to a large group of fungi called as Zygomycetes. They are called as true fungi as they grow in soil and on fruits and decaying organic materials. They have well-developed mycelium with chitin in their cell walls
So, the correct answer is 'Zygomycetes'

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