Term Name:	(S)-norcoclaurine synthase activity
Synonyms:	(S)-norlaudanosoline synthase activity, 4-hydroxyphenylacetaldehyde hydro-lyase (adding dopamine), 4-hydroxyphenylacetaldehyde hydro-lyase [adding dopamine; (S)-norcoclaurine-forming]
Definition:	Catalysis of the reaction: 4-(2-aminoethyl)benzene-1,2-diol + 4-hydroxyphenylacetaldehyde = (S)-norcoclaurine + H2O.
Ontology:	GO: Molecular Function [GO:0050474]    QuickGO    AmiGO