Term Name:	glycerol 2-dehydrogenase (NADP+) activity
Synonyms:	DHA oxidoreductase activity, dihydroxyacetone (reduced nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate) reductase activity, dihydroxyacetone reductase (NADPH), dihydroxyacetone reductase activity, glycerol:NADP+ 2-oxidoreductase (glycerone-forming)
Definition:	Catalysis of the reaction: glycerol + NADP+ = dihydroxyacetone + NADPH + H+.
Ontology:	GO: Molecular Function [GO:0047953]    QuickGO    AmiGO