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Conservation is a high degree of similarity in the Primary or higher structure of homologous Protein s amongst various Phyla . A highly conserved protein is often related to an important cellular function. A Mutation in a ''highly conserved'' region leads to a non-viable life form, or a form that is eliminated through Natural Selection . Highly conserved proteins are often required for basic cellular function, stability or reproduction.

See also Highly Conserved Sequence .