* The primary function of a cell wall is B. providing shape. Cell wall provides the cell with both structural support and protection. Protection against bursting by osmosis is a secondary function, which is otherwise provided by the plasma membrane.
* Cell wall provides shape, rigidity, and turgidity to plant cells. Animal cells do not have cell walls because they have endoskeleton. The cell wall maintains cell shape, almost as if each cell has its own exoskeleton.