Which statement about organic matter is false? a. organic matter comes from organisms. b. organic matter contains the element, carbon. c. organic matter comes from both living and dead organisms. d. organic matter also includes metals, rocks, and air.

B. Organic matter contains the element, carbon.

The statement which is false about organic matter is option D which is organic matter also includes metals, rocks, and air.

Organic matter are compounds including carbon, hydrogen and oxygen.

It can also has other elements.

It is also present in living and also in dead organism which comes from decomposing.

So the least relevant correct statement is D.

Hence Statement D is a false statement. Organic matter does not include rocks and air.