beta-carotene 15,15'-dioxygenase activity
Catalysis of the reaction: all-trans-beta-carotene + O2 = 2 all-trans-retinal.
GO:0016702
oxidoreductase activity, acting on single donors with incorporation of molecular oxygen, incorporation of two atoms of oxygen
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beta-carotene 15,15'-monooxygenase activity
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carotene 15,15'-dioxygenase activity
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carotene dioxygenase activity
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