D. There was a single transition from aquatic to terrestrial habitats
Explanation:
Based on the molecular differences at the level of DNA sequence and inheritance, the molecular phylogenies show that all land plants are a monophyletic group. This is why it suggests a single transition from aquatic to terrestrial habitats occur.
During exponential growth the rate of growth accelerates according the the number in the exponent of the base, which can of course vary depending on circumstance.