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Science — CBSE Class 10 board question

Q1.
Answer the following: Name the reproductive and non-reproductive parts of bread mould (Rhizopus).
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Model Answer

Reproductive parts: The tiny blob-on-a-stick structures are the reproductive parts of Rhizopus. The blobs are called sporangia, which contain spores. These spores can develop into new Rhizopus individuals.

Non-reproductive parts: The thread-like structures called hyphae are the non-reproductive parts of bread mould.

Source: Chapter 7, Section 7.2.6 – Spore Formation

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Explanation

The question directly maps to the textbook passage in 7.2.6. Examiners expect students to use the correct scientific terms: hyphae (non-reproductive) and sporangia/spores (reproductive). A common mistake is calling the whole "blob-on-a-stick" a spore — be precise: the sporangium is the blob (structure), and spores are the cells inside it. Mentioning that spores are covered by thick walls is a bonus but not required for full marks here.

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