D. The banyan can grow in areas prone to hurricanes and typhoons because
the roots make the tree more stable in high winds.
Explanation:
According to this question, banyan tree posseses a unique characteristic in which roots grow down from its branches into the ground making the tree appear to have several trunks. This type of root is called STILT OR PROP roots.
The major function of this stilt roots is to provide additional support for the plant during adverse conditions. Hence, a major advantage that this root characteristic give the banyan tree over other trees is that it confers resilience upon the banyan tree, making it able to grow in areas prone to hurricanes and typhoons because the roots make the tree more stable in high winds.
When guard cells lose potassium ions, water diffuses out of the cells by osmosis. As water leaves the cells, they become flaccid and less bowed, which closes the stomata between them.
