ID   1.1.1.320
DE   benzil reductase [(S)-benzoin forming].
CA   (S)-benzoin + NADP(+) = benzil + H(+) + NADPH.
CC   -!- The enzyme also reduces 1-phenylpropane-1,2-dione.
CC   -!- The enzyme from Bacillus cereus in addition reduces 1,4-
CC       naphthoquinone and 1-(4-methylphenyl)-2-phenylethane-1,2-dione with
CC       high efficiency.
CC   -!- Formerly EC 1.1.1.n7.
DR   Q8RJB2, BZRD_BACCE ;  O32099, BZRD_BACSU ;  P40580, BZRD_YEAST ;
DR   Q8R536, SPRE_MERUN ;
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