Biology - Organelles

nucleus

controls the cell, contains genetic information/ DNA (both)

mitochrondria

gives energy (both)

cell wall

supports the cell (plant)

cytoplasm

jelly-like substance that fills the cell, the site for chemical reactions (both)

chloroplasts

green discs that absorb light to make food by photosynthesis (plant)

cell surface membrane

keeps the cell together and controls what goes in or out (both)

ribosomes

produces protein (both)

starch grains

stores the starch -glucose- for food (plant)

vacuole

storage space with sap and helps the cell maintain its shape (plant)