Question

1. the scientific study of the passing down of traits is

options: inherited, dna, offspring, genetics

Explanation:

The question is about the scientific study of passing down traits. Genetics is the branch of biology that focuses on the inheritance of traits. "Inherited" is an adjective related to the process, "DNA" is the molecule carrying genetic info, and "offspring" are the entities receiving traits. So genetics matches the definition.

Answer:

genetics