Which of the following is not a true statement about coal and oil?
A) These organic substances form the decomposition of plant and animal tissue
B) If coal and oil are produced in a laboratory or by industrial processes, the substances are now considered to be minerals
C) Oil is a liquid so it cannot be a mineral because minerals must be in a solid form
D) Bacteria that live under glaciers are considered part of the biosphere
E) Coal and oil do not have a definite chemical composition so they cannot qualify as minerals

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Coal and oil, even if produced in a laboratory or by industrial processes, are not considered minerals because they do not have a definite chemical composition and are not naturally occurring in the form of a solid.

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