Reaction catalyzed by 4,4'-diapophytoene desaturase (4,4'-diapolycopene-forming) (1.3.8.2)
+
3
FAD
=
+
3
FADH2
15-cis-4,4'-diapophytoene
+
3 FAD
=
all-trans-4,4'-diaponeurosporene
+
3 FADH2