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How old are a baby's atoms? Are they older than an old person's atoms? What about a baby's DNA molecules?
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They have been around since the beginning of the universe, approximately 13.8 billion years ago. Therefore, the atoms in a baby's body and an older person's body are essentially the same age. Show more…
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