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One index used in this technique, which normalizes n-alkanes to multiples of 100, is named for Ervin Kováts. One form of this technique isolates proteins with his-tags by applying imidazole washes. Eddy diffusion and resistance to mass transfer (-5[1])terms calculate the height (10[1])of a theoretical plate in this technique by the van Deemter equation. The time between injection and the maximum of a peak in this technique is the retention (10[1])time, which measures how fast elution occurs. Alumina and silica gel are often used (10[1])in this (10[1])technique’s “thin-layer” form (10[3])as a stationary phase. For 10 points, name this technique whose “paper” type was originally used (10[1])to separate pigments. ■END■ (10[1])

ANSWER: chromatography [accept gas chromatography or immobilized metal affinity chromatography or thin-layer chromatography; prompt on GC or IMAC or TLC]
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PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Ilyas ChoukriVirginia Tech ATusculum37-5
Michael EngUNC DNC State4110
Asish MadarapuUNC AUNC C6910
Ethan RehderDuke BVirginia Tech B8310
Alexandra KnightLiberty CWilliam & Mary8510
Koji BilbaoDuke ALiberty A8810
Nick SmemoeUNC BVCU8810
Cameron WiliamsAppalachian State AJames Madison B8810
Samuel MillerLiberty BJames Madison A10410
Malachi LedfordTusculumVirginia Tech A10810

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