Which describes a homogeneous mixture?

A solvent dissolves in a solute to make a solution.
A solute dissolves in a solvent to make a solution.
A solution dissolves in a solute to make a solvent.
A solution dissolves in a solvent to make a solute.

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The correct description of a homogeneous mixture is:

A solute dissolves in a solvent to make a solution.

In this context, a solution is a type of homogeneous mixture where the solute (the substance being dissolved) is evenly distributed within the solvent (the substance doing the dissolving), resulting in a uniform composition throughout.