Biology/Twins
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Which one is older between twin twofold?
First born or other one?
There is a rumuor " second one is older". Is it true?
I don't understand what you mean by "twofold". If you're asking which twin is "older", technically speaking - twins are created at the same time since the two babies came from just one fertilized egg that split completely during its first division. So, both twins were created at exactly the same time. However, convention usually assigns which twin is "older" depending on which one comes out of the mom first. The first twin to be born is considered the "older" twin.
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Joy Ramos
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PhD student in Biological Sciences at Northwestern U. I can answer questions related to cell and molecular biology, especially those about the basic processes or techniques involved in the life of a cell. I can also answer questions about insulin receptors, since that is my area of expertise. I have a great interest in how scientific discoveries impact society so feel free to ask me about current "hot" science topics in the news and I will try to researcha and share with you the most relevant facts.
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I am a graduating PhD student in Biological Sciences with experience in relaying science to people with non-science backgrounds.
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American Association of University Women (AAUW) - International Fellow
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