All of the following are functions of modified carbohydrate molecules except
A) as chitin they act as a structural component of lobster shells.
B) as heparin they form a fibrous network in blood clots.
C) as a component of hemoglobin they transport oxygen.
D) as a receptor molecule on cell surfaces they assist in the functioning of the immune system.
E) as a component of cartilage they provide support to joints.
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