There is some evidence that certain inherited gene mutations can increase the risk of cancers of the colon and rectum. 1  For instance, some forms of colorectal cancer, and their underlying causes, have been associated with family history. Those include: Familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) â This rare condition triggers the development of thousands of polyps in the lining of the colon and rectum.
ADP is a lower-energy molecule that can be changed back into ATP by the addition of another phosphate group. Different types of carbon-based molecules (carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins) can be broken down to produce ATP. The breakdown of the different molecules produces different amounts of ATP. Carbohydrates, especially the simple sugar glucose, are most commonly broken down to make ATP.
The Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) molecule is the nucleotide known in biochemistry as the molecular currency of intracellular energy transfer; that is, ATP is able to store and transport chemical energy within cells. ATP also plays an important role in the synthesis of nucleic acids. For 3-D Structure of this image using Jsmol Click here . Image: Molecular Structure of ATP. Energy is released by hydrolysis of the third phosphate group. After this third phosphate group is released, the resulting ADP (adenosine diphosphate) can absorb energy and regain the group, thus regenerating an ATP molecule; this allows ATP to store energy like a rechargeable battery.