Let H = e^Q where Q = A x^alpha y^beta. Consider the following statements.
(A) Q is a homogeneous function for all values of alpha and beta.
(B) H is a homothetic function for all values of alpha and beta.
(C) Q is a homogeneous function only if alpha + beta = 1.
(D) H is not a homogeneous function.
(E) Q is not a homogeneous function.
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