Animal cells do not have cell walls as they need to be able to move and be flexible. They do have structures that help to protect them from environmental stresses. Which statement below best identifies and explains the protective
structures that animal cells posses?
Microtubules, microfilaments, and intermediate filaments are woven together to make an outer membrane
A protective coating, the cytoskeleton protects the internal environment and provides supportive structure to
the cell
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The cytoskeleton protects the outer and inner membrane from destructive forces. The extracellular matrix
protects the internal cell organelles from damage.
The extracellular matrix protects the outer membrane surface; where as, the cytoskeleton provides internal
support and structure to the cell.
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The cytoskeleton protects the outside of the cell and the extracellular matrix protects the internal structure
from possible stresses that could damage the cell membrane.