Term Name: | 1-aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylate oxidase activity |
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Synonyms: | 1-aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylate oxygenase (ethylene-forming), ACC oxidase activity, aminocyclopropanecarboxylate oxidase activity, ethene-forming enzyme, ethylene-forming enzyme |
Definition: | Catalysis of the reaction: 1-aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylate + L-ascorbate + O2 = CO2 + dehydroascorbate + ethylene + 2 H2O + hydrogen cyanide. Ethene is also known as ethylene. |
Ontology: | GO: Molecular Function [GO:0009815] QuickGO AmiGO |