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1.14.99.36Gene ontology ID
GO:0003834
Definition
Catalysis of the reaction: beta-carotene + O(2) = 2 retinal
Comment
Note that this function was formerly EC:1.13.11.21.
Synonyms
1. beta-carotene 15,15'-dioxygenase activity
2. beta-carotene:oxygen 15,15'-oxidoreductase (bond-cleaving)
3. carotene 15,15'-dioxygenase activity
4. carotene dioxygenase activity
References
Legend
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is an element of the parent element
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is a part of the parent element
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is related to the parent element
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derives from the parent element
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at least 1 tissue/ enzyme/ localization link in this branch
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tissue/ enzyme/ localization link to BRENDA