Humus is an important soil colloid.It differs from 2:1 type minerals in all but one of the following characteristics (select the one).
A)structural framework of the particles
B)CEC dependence on soil pH
C)influence of isomorphous substitution
D)capable of adsorbing cations
E)influence on soil aggregate stability

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Humus and 2:1 type minerals both have the capability to adsorb cations, which is a common characteristic between them. The other options (A, B, C, E) highlight differences between humus and 2:1 type minerals in terms of structure, CEC pH dependence, isomorphous substitution, and influence on soil aggregate stability.

Humus Is an Important Soil Colloid