Term Name:	gentisate decarboxylase activity
Synonyms:	2,5-dihydroxybenzoate carboxy-lyase (hydroquinone-forming), 2,5-dihydroxybenzoate decarboxylase activity, gentisate carboxy-lyase activity
Definition:	Catalysis of the reaction: 2,5-dihydroxybenzoate + H+ = CO2 + hydroquinone.
Ontology:	GO: Molecular Function [GO:0047923]    QuickGO    AmiGO