Simplify Write the Answer Using Positive Exponents Only $\left( \frac { - 4 p } { q } \right) ^ { 2 }$

Multiple Choice

Simplify. Write the answer using positive exponents only.
- $\left( \frac { - 4 p } { q } \right) ^ { 2 }$

A) $\frac { - 8 p ^ { 2 } } { q ^ { 2 } }$
B) $\frac { - 8 p } { q }$
C) $\frac { 16 p ^ { 2 } } { q ^ { 2 } }$
D) $\frac { 16 p } { q ^ { 2 } }$