Regarding soil and organic matter in humus, which of the following statements is true?
A) Completely decayed soil organic matter is called humus.
B) Soil organic matter is completely decayed.
C) Eventually, the nutrients in soil organic matter are converted to organic form.
D) Humus is composed of inorganic nutrients, and organic matter is composed only of organic matter.

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Humus is the completely decayed soil organic matter. Therefore, option A is true. Option B is incorrect as soil organic matter is not completely decayed, and it undergoes decomposition over time. Option C is also incorrect as nutrients in soil organic matter are already in organic form. Option D is incorrect as humus is composed of both organic and inorganic nutrients.

Regarding Soil and Organic Matter in Humus, Which of the Following