chlorophyllide a oxygenase [overall] activity

Catalysis of the reactions: chlorophyllide a + O2 + NADPH + H+ = 7-hydroxychlorophyllide a + H2O + NADP+; and 7-hydroxychlorophyllide a + O2 + NADPH + H+ = chlorophyllide b + 2 H2O + NADP+.

• Code: GO:0010277
• Source: Gene Ontology
• Alternative labels: chlorophyll-b synthesis activity CAO activity chlorophyllide-a oxygenation activity chlorophyll a oxygenation activity chlorophyllide a:oxygen 7-oxidoreduction activity chlorophyll b synthesis activity