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  1. 2. A separation method for heterogeneous mixtures that uses a mesh or sifter and relies exclusively on the size of the holes to separate solids from solids of different sizes.
  2. 3. These essential biomolecules act as the primary source of quick energy for an athlete's body before they begin to deplete their reserves.
  3. 7. The chemical element that has valence electrons and bonds covalently with carbon to form a stable molecule of carbon dioxide.
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  1. 1. The group of biomolecules that serve as long-term energy storage and form a thermal insulating layer under the skin of animals like polar bears.
  2. 4. The exact number of visible phases present in a homogeneous mixture (such as filtered black coffee or a completely dissolved saltwater solution).
  3. 5. The component of wine that has a boiling point of $78^\circ\text{C}$ and evaporates first during a simple distillation before passing through the condenser.
  4. 6. In a scientific experiment, it is the explanatory variable manipulated by the researcher to observe if it causes a change in the dependent variable.