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benzoate 1,2-dioxygenase activity

Known as: benzoic hydroxylase activity, benzoate hydroxylase activity, benzoate,NADH:oxygen oxidoreductase (1,2-hydroxylating, decarboxylating) 
Catalysis of the reaction: benzoate + NADH + H+ + O2 = catechol + CO2 + NAD+. [EC:1.14.12.10]
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