In the amino acid sequences shown in Figure 24.1, position(s) _______ are conserved and positions _______ shows the most variation in amino acid identity. The amino acids are labeled sequentially from left to right.

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By comparing the amino acid sequences, we can see that positions 1, 4, and 7 are conserved, meaning that the same amino acid is found in those positions across all species. On the other hand, position 5 shows the most variation in amino acid identity, with different amino acids found in that position across different species. Therefore, the best choice is D as it correctly identifies both the conserved positions and the position with the most variation.

In the Amino Acid Sequences Shown in Figure 24