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.
Tips. 1  After you insert a symbol like copyright or trademark, highlight it and then click on Format on the taskbar, select Font, then go to the Font tab and place a check mark in the box next to Superscript. By selecting Superscript, your copyright symbol will be raised slightly above the line of text.