Krish Is Studying Abroad in China, Which He Is Using

question 45

Essay

Krish is studying abroad in China, which he is using as an opportunity to improve his Mandarin. To his surprise, he can barely understand his Chinese classmates when they are walking down the street in Beijing. "This is way harder than listening to the conversation tapes from class!" Krish thinks. Explain Krish's listening difficulty in terms of barriers to listening.

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Definitions:

ATP Energy

Energy stored in adenosine triphosphate (ATP) molecules, used by cells to power various functional processes.

Aerobic Respiration

is a biochemical process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy, carbon dioxide, and water.

Anaerobic Respiration

is a form of respiration using electron acceptors other than oxygen. It often occurs in bacteria and in muscle cells.

Endomysium

A thin layer of connective tissue that surrounds each individual muscle fiber, providing structural support and facilitating the transmission of force.