1. A Characteristic that an offspring can inherit from its parent or parents. A. chromosome
B. trait
C. gene
D. DNA

2. Trait or characteristic that is passed down and an organism is born with

The author most likely uses the word monstrous rather than the word “unpleasant” because it has a more positive connotation than the word “unpleasant.” a more negative connotation than the word “unpleasant.” a more neutral connotation than the word “unpleasant.” almost the same connotation as the word “unpleasant.”