In Which Way Can Epigenetics Be Called a 'Paradigm

Multiple Choice

In which way can epigenetics be called a 'paradigm'?

A) There is sound empirical evidence to support epigenetics.
B) Epigenetics interprets genetic patterns (paradigms) in light of the environment.
C) Epigenetics operates above the sub-paradigmatic level, in the genetic code.
D) It is a framework that allows us to interpret scientific data.
E) This is a trick question; epigenetics can NOT be called a paradigm.