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beta-carotene 15,15'-dioxygenase

β-car·o·tene 15,15'-di·ox·y·gen·ase

(kar'ō-tēn dī-oks'ē-jen'ās),

An enzyme catalyzing the reaction of β-carotene plus O₂, producing two retinals.

Synonym(s): β-carotene-cleavage enzyme, carotenase

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