Biochemistry Which is a true statement regarding transcription of a gene in human cells? A Always begins at an AUG codon (which codes for methionine) B Does not require local unwinding of two DNA strands C Always "reads" the DNA template strand in the 3' to 5' direction D Occurs on only one of the two copies of each chromosome found in each cell 💡 Explanation Which is a true statement regarding transcription of a gene in human cells? ✓ Correct Answer: C. Always "reads" the DNA template strand in the 3' to 5' direction