Difference between a regular path and a pattern fill created with pattern swatches?

Difference between a regular path and a pattern fill created with pattern swatches?

• A. A pattern fill is always a gradient; a regular path is solid color.
• B. Regular path can only be strokes; pattern fill cannot fill shapes.
• C. A regular path has a single color/gradient; a pattern fill tiles a design within the fill area.
• D. Pattern fills are vector patterns; regular paths are bitmap.

Answer: (C)