Term Name:	beta-carotene 3-hydroxylase activity
Synonyms:	carotene beta-ring hydroxylase activity
Definition:	Catalysis of the reaction: beta-carotene + a reduced electron acceptor + oxygen = beta-cryptoxanthin + an oxidized electron acceptor + H2O.
Ontology:	GO: Molecular Function [GO:0052611]    QuickGO    AmiGO