Where does the secretion of enzyme helicase take place?

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The secretion of the enzyme helicase occurs in the cytosol of every cell, where it is synthesized before being transported into the nucleus. This process is essential for DNA replication, alongside other enzymes such as polymerase and primase. These enzymes are not continuously present in the cell but are released at specific times to facilitate cellular functions. Understanding the synthesis and transport mechanisms of these enzymes is crucial for grasping the intricacies of cellular biology.

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Hi,

I was watching the following video which described how DNA replication takes place. It discusses helicase, polymerase, primase, etc. Where do these enzyme come from? I mean what body part secretes them. I think that every cell utilizes these enzymes. I don't think that these enzymes keep floating around in each cell all the time. They must be released at a set time by something. I don't know much about biology but just curious. Thanks for the help!

 
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They are made in the cytosol of every cell and transported into the nucleus.
 
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