Question

This process can be modeled using a set of functions representing inside, outside, and surface coordinates in a geometric algorithm named for Ephraim Katchalski-Katzir. An “X-Score” evaluates the feasibility of this process by calculating three hydrophobic parameters associated with desolvation. An instance of this process correlates to a measurable but tiny increase in temperature in isothermal titration calorimetry. (-5[1])This process ends after application of imidazole during nickel-column affinity chromatography. When modeled computationally, this process is referred to as molecular docking. This process occurs between molecules (10[1])more strongly if their dissociation constants (10[1])are low. For 10 points, name this process in which a ligand and a receptor with high affinity for each other become attached. (10[1])■END■ (10[1]0[3])

ANSWER: binding [or ligand-target binding or drug binding; accept association; accept molecular docking until read; accept complex formation or complexing]
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PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Cooper Roh (DII)Columbia AColumbia C57-5
Noah ChenColumbia BJohn Jay8410
David BassJohns HopkinsNYU B9010
Derek Chen (UG)Columbia CColumbia A11310
Sam Macchi (DII)VassarNYU A1140
Arjun Bothra (UG)HaverfordRowan1140
Ashish KumbhardareRowanHaverford1140
Eshan Pant (DII)NYU AVassar11410

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2024 ACF Regionals @ Cornell01/27/2024Y1100%0%0%114.00
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