During a PCR experiment, the researcher observes no amplific...

Question

During a PCR experiment, the researcher observes no amplification of the target DNA. Which of the following is the most likely explanation?

A

The reaction mixture contained excessive magnesium ions.

B

The primers did not anneal to the template DNA.

C

The denaturation temperature was too high.

D

The DNA polymerase was too active.

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