Marx Interpreted the Role of the Capitalist Within the Production

Marx interpreted the role of the capitalist within the production process

A) as productive and receiving returns commensurate with his productivity.
B) as the glue which held the entire interdependent production process together.
C) as unproductive but nonetheless necessary.
D) as a wedge between the interdependent workers and as extractors of retribution for allowing the production process to continue smoothly.
E) as the owner of a factor of production that existed in all economic states.