Term Name: | aldehyde-lyase activity |
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Synonyms: | aldolase activity |
Definition: | Catalysis of the cleavage of a C-C bond in a molecule containing a hydroxyl group and a carbonyl group to form two smaller molecules, each being an aldehyde or a ketone. |
Ontology: | GO: Molecular Function [GO:0016832] QuickGO AmiGO |