Definitions of organelles

• Nucleus

  Holds DNA of the cell
• Ribosome

  Where protein synthesis occurs
• Mitochondria

  Where energy is released through respiration
• Cell membrane

  Controls what enters and exits the cell
• Cytoplasm

  Where chemical reactions take place
• Vacuole

  Holds cell sap/ water and helps cell shape
• Chloroplast

  Where photosynthesis occurs
• Cell wall

  Supports and holds the shape of the cell