pass on vs quest

pass on is not a noun while quest is a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
pass on	No	No	Yes	No
quest	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, quest is a hyponym of pass on; that is, quest is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than pass on:

pass on (noun)	quest (noun)
	the act of searching for something
	a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria

pass on (verb)	quest (verb)
transmit information	seek alms, as for religious purposes
cause to be distributed	express the need or desire for
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense	bark with prolonged noises, of dogs
give to or transfer possession of	search the trail of (game)
place into the hands or custody of	make a search (for)
transmit (knowledge or skills)
refer to another person for decision or judgment