• Kamil S Mohamed
• Tarek Shoeib
• Abdelmuhsen M. Abusneina
• Aebeed S. Aebeed

The morphogenetic traits, observable characteristics in the human body, are determined by one or more genes. These genes are inherited from parents to offspring in autosomal dominant or recessive modes. The shifts in gene frequencies within population gene pools can be analyzed through Hardy-Weinberg's law, providing insights into the foundation of diversity and variation across generations. The primary aim of this study is to investigate whether the gene pool of the Libyan population in Benghazi adheres to Hardy-Weinberg's law. One hundred ninety-one families were randomly chosen from various regions in Benghazi city, encompassing 1061 individuals. The study used chi-square tests of independence to evaluate six morphogenetic traits. The frequencies of recessive traits were: Widow's peak Hairline (20.6%), Left-handedness (9%), Attached Earlobes (42.3%), Inability to fold tongue (38.5%), Cleft in chin (20.9%), and Hitch-hiker finger (39.7%). Gender distribution did not exhibit significant differences in these traits. However, the Libyan population in Benghazi did not show equilibrium according to Hardy-Weinberg's law. This discrepancy is attributed mainly to genetic drift and non-random mating, influencing the gene distribution within the population.

Morphogenetic traits, Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium, population genetics, and Libyan population

"Unveiling Genetic Equilibrium: A Study of Morphogenetic Traits in Benghazi, Libya", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 2, page no.d269-d275, February-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2402334.pdf

"Unveiling Genetic Equilibrium: A Study of Morphogenetic Traits in Benghazi, Libya", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 2, page no. ppd269-d275, February-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2402334.pdf