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The efficiency of devices used in this technique is represented by the k-factor, or clearing factor. (10[1])Density-dependent variations of this technique using media such as Percoll are referred to as isopycnic. An application of this technique causes the formation of a thin white band called a buffy coat. (-5[1])A unit that characterizes particle size in this technique (10[1])appears in the nomenclature of ribosomal subunits, (10[1])making up the “S” in 30S or 40S. (10[1])Extra Eppendorf tubes may be used in devices that perform this technique to ensure proper balance. (10[1])In this technique, sedimentation separates the pellet (10[1])from (10[1])the supernatant in mixtures like blood. (10[2])For 10 points, name this lab technique that separates mixture components by rapidly spinning them. ■END■

ANSWER: centrifugation [or word forms like centrifuge; accept ultracentrifugation; accept sedimentation or pelleting until read]
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PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Richard NiuCornell CPenn B1510
Arjun BothraHaverfordYale A47-5
Andrew MinagarYale BBard A5610
Vishal KanigicherlaPenn AYale C6310
Albert ZhangColumbia APrinceton B7110
Lydia TarekegnYale AHaverford8710
Aiden DartleyRutgers AColumbia C9410
Sam MacchiVassarRutgers B9510
Jason QinColumbia BNYU B10110
Nat KuNYU ARowan A10110

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