Dr. Fry has just been informed that his son has sickle-cell trait. As a knowledgeable physician, Dr. Fry would realize that his son's body is most likely to experience

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Sickle-cell trait, a genetic condition, results in some red blood cells assuming a sickle shape, especially under low oxygen conditions. These abnormally shaped cells can obstruct blood flow, leading to oxygen deprivation in tissues. However, individuals with sickle-cell trait (carriers of one sickle cell gene and one normal hemoglobin gene) typically experience milder symptoms compared to those with sickle-cell disease (who have two sickle cell genes). Serious complications like blindness, significant decreases in lung capacity, or excess levels of body fat are not directly associated with having the sickle-cell trait itself.

Dr Fry Has Just Been Informed That His Son Has