all-trans-zeta-carotene + 2 acceptor = all-trans-lycopene + 2 reduced acceptor (overall reaction) [RN:
R09659];
(1a) all-trans-zeta-carotene + acceptor = all-trans-neurosporene + reduced acceptor [RN:
R04798];
(1b) all-trans-neurosporene + acceptor = all-trans-lycopene + reduced acceptor [RN:
R04800]