Yes as long as you can tell your friend when you told them the idea .
I think your best choice would be a, but it can very well be d.
Answer:
The plant has defenses that can fight against insects that can damage the plant. This is known as a defense mechanism.
Explanation:
Sprang is to leave something/someone with a quick movement and strand is to leave Some one/something with out leaving your desired spot like if you were to break up with someone you left them by their self "stranded"
independent clause because we are not depend on outside