Standard Science Primary 5 Systems

Luke is observing a cell under a microscope. He notices a regular, rectangular shape and a thick outer layer. Which part is responsible for giving the cell this fixed shape?

A Cell wall
B Cell membrane
C Nucleus
D Cytoplasm
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Step 1: Plant cells have a cell wall; animal cells do not. Step 2: The cell wall is a stiff, thick layer that provides support and a fixed shape. Step 3: This explains the regular rectangular appearance.

Correct answer: Cell wall

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