beta-carotene 15,15'-dioxygenase activity (Q21116860)
Catalysis of the reaction: beta-carotene + O(2) = 2 retinal.
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aliases carotene dioxygenase activity
 carotene 15,15'-dioxygenase activity
 GO:0003834
 beta-carotene:oxygen 15,15'-oxidoreductase (bond-cleaving)
description Catalysis of the reaction: beta-carotene + O(2) = 2 retinal.

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(P665) R00032
(P686) GO:0003834
(P2892) C1151571