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The cytoskeleton within the cytoplasm does. It is a cellular "scaffolding" or "skeleton" contained within the cytoplasm. The cytoskeleton is present in all cells; it was once thought this structure was unique to eukaryotes (like human cells), but recent research has identified the prokaryotic (like bacteria) cytoskeleton. It is a dynamic structure that maintains cell shape, protects the cell, enables cellular motion (using structures such as flagella, cilia and lamellipodia), and plays important roles in both intracellular transport (the movement of vesicles and organelles, for example) and cellular division. Eukaryotic cells contain three main kinds of cytoskeletal filaments, which are microfilaments, intermediate filaments, and microtubules.
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The vacuole enables the cell to maintain it's shape. It is filled with minerals and cell sap. In addition to these, proteins and the cell membrane aid in cell structure.
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Plant cells have cell walls around the exterior of the membrane that function to maintain structure and shape. In animal cells however, most cells are able to change shape somewhat, as they lack this cell wall. Within the membrane of cells microfilaments, intermediate filaments and microtubules help to maintain and manipulate shape in eukaryotic cells as well.

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The cytoskeleton within the cytoplasm does. It is a cellular "scaffolding" or "skeleton" contained within the cytoplasm. The cytoskeleton is present in all cells; it was once thought this structure was unique to eukaryotes (like human cells), but recent research has identified the prokaryotic (like bacteria) cytoskeleton. It is a dynamic structure that maintains cell shape, protects the cell, enables cellular motion (using structures such as flagella, cilia and lamellipodia), and plays important roles in both intracellular transport (the movement of vesicles and organelles, for example) and cellular division. Eukaryotic cells contain three main kinds of cytoskeletal filaments, which are microfilaments, intermediate filaments, and microtubules.
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The vacuole enables the cell to maintain it's shape. It is filled with minerals and cell sap. In addition to these, proteins and the cell membrane aid in cell structure.
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The cytoskeleton is the part of the cell that helps maintain its shape. It is a network of protein filaments that provides structural support and allows for cellular movement.

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The thing that maintains the cell shape is the cell wall. Only plant cells have cell walls and not animal cells.

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the left overs and many things help shape the cell

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The cell wall is what maintains the cell shape. It is also a form of protection for the cell by keeping unwanted material from entering.

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cytoskelaton which is made of microtubules and filaments

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