1.3.7.5 biliverdin IXalpha + 4 reduced ferredoxin - 1.3.7.5 biliverdin Ixalpha + reduced ferredoxin - 1.3.7.5 biliverdin Ixalpha + reduced ferredoxin PcyA catalyzes the multi-step reduction of biliverdin IXalpha to produce 3Z/3E-phycocyanobilin