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Is milk a homogeneous or heterogeneous mixture?

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Milk is considered a heterogeneous mixture. It is composed of various components such as water, proteins, fats, lactose, minerals, and vitamins, which are not uniformly distributed throughout the mixture. If you were to examine milk under a microscope, you would see different particles suspended in the liquid. These particles give milk its characteristic appearance and make it a heterogeneous mixture.