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| Sherpas live in the Khumbu-valley, which is in the national park surrounding
Mt. Everest. The Sherpas are an interesting group of people because
the require less air than the rest of the world. A study on the genetics
of Sherpas showed they have fewer enzymes and less mitochondria in their
cells. This quality allows Sherpas to survive high altitudes.
Since the first explorations of Mt. Everest, Sherpas have been a great asset to the climber. Today, Sherpas still climb the mountain with eager tourists. Let's take a quick look at the Sherpas and what makes them so special. TASK THREE: Visit the following websites concerning the Sherpas. Then, download and complete the Venn Diagram, in which you show a comparison of the Sherpas and the English. Sherpas
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