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Why is a DNA extraction negative control kept?

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Correct answer: To check reagent contamination

The direct answer is D: to check reagent contamination. A DNA extraction negative control contains all relevant reagents and follows the extraction steps but contains no biological sample. The reasoning is: prepare the control without sample; process it exactly like the real samples; test the final control for DNA or the expected signal; if a signal appears, DNA may have entered through a contaminated reagent, tube, tool, or handling step. Therefore, a positive negative control weakens confidence in sample results and calls for investigation and repetition. Option A is wrong because a negative control is not added to increase DNA yield. Option B is wrong because it contains no cells and is not used for cell lysis. Option C is wrong because it is not a protein-production reaction. Option D is correct because the control reveals contamination introduced during extraction or associated handling. It cannot identify every possible error, but it is an important contamination check. Memory cue: no sample plus signal equals suspect contamination.

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Negative ControlReagent ContaminationDna Isolation

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