The set of all real values of $a$ such that the real valued function $f(x) = x^3 + 2ax^2 + 3(a+1)x + 5$ is strictly increasing in its entire domain is

  • A
    $(-\infty, -\frac{3}{4}) \cup (3, \infty)$
  • B
    $(-\frac{3}{4}, 3)$
  • C
    $(1, 3)$
  • D
    $(-\infty, 1) \cup (3, \infty)$

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