If the expression 4^10 was simplified using the Power Rule of Exponents, what is an equivalent expanded expression?

A. (4^2)^8
B. (4^12)^2
C. 4⋅4⋅4⋅4⋅4⋅4⋅4
D. (4^5)^2

C. 4⋅4⋅4⋅4⋅4⋅4⋅4