This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Pathology
The most likely inheritance pattern depicted in the following pedigree is: 
Select and explain. 
A. Autosomal dominant, B. X-linked recessive, C. X-linked dominant, D. Autosomal recessive
C: X-linked dominant
Answer: C: X-linked dominant 
Explanation: . X-linked dominant