Reaction catalyzed by beta-apo-4'-carotenal oxygenase (1.2.1.82)
+
NAD+
+
H2O
=
+
NADH
+
2
4'-apo-beta,psi-caroten-4'-al
+
NAD+
+
H2O
=
neurosporaxanthin
+
NADH
+
2 H+