Which of the following is NOT a reproductive part of Rhizopus? 

The correct answer is Hyphae.

Key Points

• Hyphae are the thread-like structures that make up the body of fungi including Rhizopus.
• They are responsible for the growth and nutrient absorption of the fungus, not directly involved in reproduction.
• While they are essential for the overall lifecycle of the fungus, they do not produce spores.
• Reproductive structures in Rhizopus include spores, sporangium, and sporangiophores.

 Additional Information

• Spores
  • Spores are reproductive cells capable of developing into a new individual without fusion with another cell.
  • They are produced by the sporangium and are a key element in the reproductive cycle of fungi like Rhizopus.
• Sporangium
  • The sporangium is a structure within which spores are produced and stored until they are released.
  • It is typically found at the tip of a sporangiophore in fungi like Rhizopus.
• Sporangiophores
  • Sporangiophores are specialized hyphal structures that bear sporangia.
  • They elevate the sporangium for effective spore dispersal.