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not contain much organic carbon, so it may not be considered organic matter in this sense. Conversely, urea is one of many organic compounds that can be synthesized without any biological activity.

Organic matter is heterogeneous and very complex. Generally, organic matter, in terms of weight, is:
* 45-55% carbon
* 35-45% oxygen
* 3-5% hydrogen
* 1-4%

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