Bacteria come in different shapes. The part of the bacterial cell that gives them shape is the
A
Capsule
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B
Cell membrane
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C
Cell wall
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D
Nucleoid
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Solution
The correct option is C Cell wall The cell wall is a rigid layer that gives shape to the bacterial cell. It also protects the bacteria from the external environment.