A main function of the carbohydrates that form the glycocalyx is to:
A) maintain the proper fluidity of the plasma membrane.
B) regulate water movement into the cell.
C) bind cell membranes to the cytoskeleton.
D) move large molecules in and out of the cell.
E) act as binding sites for signaling molecules.
Answer: E
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