Term Name: | formaldehyde transketolase activity |
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Synonyms: | D-xylulose-5-phosphate:formaldehyde glycolaldehydetransferase activity, DHAS activity, dihydroxyacetone synthase activity, glycerone synthase activity |
Definition: | Catalysis of the reaction: D-xylulose 5-phosphate + formaldehyde = glyceraldehyde 3-phosphate + glycerone. |
Ontology: | GO: Molecular Function [GO:0047896] QuickGO AmiGO |