An elaborate network of filamentous proteinaceous structure present in the cytoplasm which helps in the maintenance of cell shape is called:
A
Thylakoid
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
B
Endoplasmic reticulum
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
C
Plasmalemma
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
D
Cytoskeleton
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
Open in App
Solution
The correct option is D Cytoskeleton The cytoskeleton is a criss crossed network of protein fibers that support the shape of the cell and anchor organelles to fix their locations. The cytoskeletons in a cell are involved in many functions such as mechanical support and motility.