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What is the purpose of a a “No DNA” control reaction? What does it mean if the gel lane has bands?

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The purpose of a 'no DNA' control reaction or negative-control reaction would be to know the protein level backgrounds (flourescence & endogenous biotinylated proteins) in the sample. If the gel lane has bands, it means that DNA is present.
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