Term Name:	benzene 1,2-dioxygenase activity
Synonyms:	benzene dioxygenase activity, benzene hydroxylase activity, benzene,NADH:oxygen oxidoreductase (1,2-hydroxylating)
Definition:	Catalysis of the reaction: benzene + H+ + NADH + O2 = cis-cyclohexa-3,5-diene-1,2-diol + NAD+.
Ontology:	GO: Molecular Function [GO:0018619]    QuickGO    AmiGO