What name is given to the rigid structure, found outside the plasma membrane, that surrounds and supports the bacterial cell?

Answer: The cell wall

Explanation:

Bacteria cell wall are rigid structure that surround the plasma membrane and is made of peptidoglycan which is made from polysaccharides. The cell wall is responsible for the distinguished characteristic shape of bacteria cell (rod, spiral or coccus). The cell wall surround and support the bacteria cell.