One function of receptor molecules on the surface of bacteria is to:
A) Repel bacteria from saliva.
B) Link bacteria to the pellicle.
C) Prevent linkage of bacteria to the pellicle.
D) Prevent the attraction of bacteria from saliva to pellicle.
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