Term Name:	3,4-dihydroxy-2-butanone-4-phosphate synthase activity
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Definition:	Catalysis of the reaction: D-ribulose 5-phosphate = (2S)-2-hydroxy-3-oxobutyl phosphate + formate + H+.
Ontology:	GO: Molecular Function [GO:0008686]    QuickGO    AmiGO