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An elaborate network of filamentous proteinaceous structures present in the cytoplasm which helps in the maintenance of cell shape is called
A
Thylakoid
B
Endoplasmic Reticulum
C
Plasmalemma
D
Cytoskeleton
Detailed Solution
NCERT: 'An elaborate network of filamentous proteinaceous structures present in the cytoplasm is collectively referred to as the cytoskeleton.'
It consists of microtubules, microfilaments and intermediate filaments.
The cytoskeleton is involved in many functions such as mechanical support, motility and maintenance of the shape of the cell.
Thylakoids are the membranous sacs of chloroplasts, the endoplasmic reticulum is a network of membranous tubules, and the plasmalemma is the cell membrane.
Hence the structure is the cytoskeleton.
It consists of microtubules, microfilaments and intermediate filaments.
The cytoskeleton is involved in many functions such as mechanical support, motility and maintenance of the shape of the cell.
Thylakoids are the membranous sacs of chloroplasts, the endoplasmic reticulum is a network of membranous tubules, and the plasmalemma is the cell membrane.
Hence the structure is the cytoskeleton.