noun, Genetics. 1. any of several forms of a gene, usually arising through mutation, that are responsible for hereditary variation.
For example: 1  To insert the copyright symbol, press Ctrl+Alt+C. 2  To insert the trademark symbol, press Ctrl+Alt+T. 3  To insert the registered trademark symbol, press Ctrl+Alt+ R.
Type  to insert a copyright: closing the parenthesis expands it into the symbol. Note: press to highlight the symbol and hit to make it superscript! Type  to add a trademark symbol: Word expands it after the final parenthesis. Type  to enter a registered trademark symbol in your document. Tip: hit to undo after the closing parenthesis to revert to the original expression.