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GO: Molecular Function

carotene beta-ring hydroxylase activity

Term ID
GO:0010291
Synonyms
  • beta-carotene hydroxylase activity
Definition
Catalysis of the reaction: a carotene + a reduced electron acceptor + O2 = C3-hydroxylated carotene + an oxidized electron acceptor + H2O. This is a general reaction to represent the C3 hydroxylation of the beta ring of a carotene. 16492736
References
Ontology
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Phenotype
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