How does the ovum split to form quadruplets?

Subject: How does the ovum split to form quadruplets?

Date: Tue May 15 18:36:12 2001
Posted by Leonie
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Area of science: Development
ID: 989966172.Dv

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does the female ovum split twice to form 4 cells, or are there two egg cells?  
I would like to know since I have never been able to get a clear answer on this 
and a friend is one of quads.

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