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

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Completely decayed soil organic matter is called humus, and it contains both organic and inorganic nutrients. Over time, the organic nutrients in humus will be further broken down and converted into inorganic nutrients by microorganisms, making them available for plant uptake. Therefore, option A and B are not accurate, and option D is only partially correct as it describes the fate of organic nutrients in soil organic matter but does not account for the inorganic nutrients present in humus.

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