What protects and supports some types of cells?

Answer 1

Do you mean the cell wall that have plant cells ?

The cell wall is a structure external to the plasma membrane. It is a rigid covering that protects the cell, provides structural support, and gives shape to the cell. While the chief component of prokaryotic cell walls is peptidoglycan, the major organic molecule in the plant cell wall is cellulose, a polysaccharide made up of glucose units.

Have you ever noticed that when you bite into a raw vegetable, like celery, it crunches? That's because you are tearing the rigid cell walls of the celery cells with your teeth.

Answer 2

Extracellular matrix, a complex network of proteins and carbohydrates, provides structural support and protection to various types of cells in the body. This matrix surrounds and interacts with cells, offering mechanical strength and biochemical cues for cell function and communication.