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The cytoskeleton is the framework for the shape of cell. It is made of microtubules, microfilaments, and intermediate filaments that build a grid-like network that allows cells to retain their shape, much like the bones in our bodies. Genes that code for proteins that build these grids are either switched on or off in specific cells based on their location in the body and their function. For example, cells of the bladder must be able to expand when pressure is applied, and therefore genes that code for the formation of the cytoskeleton in those cells are often different than those that code for, as an example, skin cells.
In plants, cell walls are built around each cell, and often also determine the shape of the cell. However, the cell is able to assemble and disassemble portions of the cytoskeleton based on its needs.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 11y agoAnything with a cell wall will have a very rigid rectangular shape (Plant Cell)
Anything without a cell wall will have a less rigid structure and an irregular shape (Animal Cell)
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What oganelle helps maintain the cells shape?
Cholooplast helps to maintain the cells structure.
What structure is resonsible for the box-like shape of most plant cells?
Cellulose is what the structure of plant cells are made of. It gives the plant a tough box-ike structure to give the plant strength to grow. Termites and animals such as cows can digest cellulose. Otherwise humans use it for making paper or fabrics like cotton.
What is it called when network of protein filaments and microtubules in cells that control the cells shape maintains organization and is involved in cell movement?
cytoskeleton
Is blood have a cell wall?
yes, because the shape is a like a circle. A cell wall gives a proper shape to the structure. RBC's don't have a 100% percent proper shape.
What is a structure that performs a specialized function with a cell is?
Specialized structure that performs important cellular functions within a ... that helps the cell maintain its shape and is involved in many forms of cell movement.
What structures may be involved in determining a cell's shape?
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What gives cells shape and structure?
The Vacuoles
What oganelle helps maintain the cells shape?
Cholooplast helps to maintain the cells structure.
Which of the 2 cells cheek or onion cells have a regular arrangement and structure?
Between the 2 cells that are cheek and onion cells, the one that has a regular arrangement and structure are onion cells. Cheek cells have an irregular shape.
Which organelle is responsible for giving the plant cells structure and shape?
Cell wall
What is a rigid structure that surrounds plant cells-gives shape and support?
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What is the purpose of of a cell wall in a plant cell?
The purpose of the cell wall in a plant cell is to give the cell structure and shape. Animal and human cells have no specific shape or structure.
What is the function of structure of a cell?
Animal cells have cytoskeleton for their structure. Plant cells have cell walls. The function of the cell wall or cytoskeleton is to keep the cell in its shape and to keep it from squishing.
What structure is resonsible for the box-like shape of most plant cells?
Cellulose is what the structure of plant cells are made of. It gives the plant a tough box-ike structure to give the plant strength to grow. Termites and animals such as cows can digest cellulose. Otherwise humans use it for making paper or fabrics like cotton.
Why are plant cells square and animal cells round?
Plant cells have a cell wall,which forms a shape for the cell.=As for the animal cell,they do not have a cell wall which enables them to have a undefined shape. Also this helps the structure of the cell to keep strong. This structure is stronger and a plant cell needs all the extra protection it can get.=
Is measuring an organs size shape and weight anatomy?
Since anatomy is involved with the study of the shape and structure of body parts, then measuring an organ's size, shape and weight would be considered anatomy.
What does the cell wal do?
The cell wall gives a plant cell shape and structure. Animal cells do not have walls, they have membranes.
