The maintenance of cell shape is the role of which of the following?
Correct answer: D. Intermediate filaments
- A. Cristae
- B. Microtubules
- C. Glyoxysome
- D. Intermediate filaments
Explanation
Intermediate filaments form an elaborate network in the cytoplasm of most cells, extending from a ring surrounding the nucleus to the plasma membrane which helps in maintenance of cell shape.
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