Term Name:	beta-carotene 15,15'-dioxygenase activity
Synonyms:	beta-carotene 15,15'-monooxygenase activity, carotene 15,15'-dioxygenase activity, carotene dioxygenase activity
Definition:	Catalysis of the reaction: all-trans-beta-carotene + O2 = 2 all-trans-retinal.
Ontology:	GO: Molecular Function [GO:0003834]    QuickGO    AmiGO