The genetic material passed down from parents to their offspring is responsible for hereditary traits. This genetic material is contained within the DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) of an organism's cells.
The responsible factor for hereditary traits is the genetic material passed down from parents to their offspring. This genetic material is stored in the form of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) and is packaged into structures called chromosomes, which are located in the nucleus of each cell in an organism's body. The specific segments of DNA that determine particular traits are called genes.
