Which system traces lineage and inheritance through the maternal line?

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Tracing descent from both parents' sidesEstablishing a new household after marriageDescent and property passed down via the father's lineageLineage and inheritance followed through the mother's family

Explanation

Option A refers to bilineal descent, which considers both parents' lines. Option B describes neolocal residence patterns. Option C indicates patrilineal descent, where inheritance follows the father's side. Option D, matrilineal descent, is the system where lineage and property are traced through the mother's family.