Term Name: homogentisate phytyltransferase activity
Synonyms: HPT activity
Definition: Catalysis of the reaction: homogentisate + phytyl diphosphate + H+ = 2-methyl-6-phytyl-1,4-benzoquinone + CO2 + diphosphate. 2-methyl-6-phytyl-1,4-benzoquinone is also known as 2-methyl-6-phytylplastoquinol.
Ontology: GO: Molecular Function [GO:0010176]    QuickGO    AmiGO

Relationships
is a type of: homogentisate prenyltransferase activity