Light-independent reaction. Definition. noun. The series of biochemical reactions in photosynthesis that do not require light to proceed, and ultimately produce organic molecules from carbon dioxide. Supplement. The energy released from ATP (produced during the light reactions) drives this metabolic pathway.
Deadly 'Kissing Bug' Found In Southern States. As many as 300,000 Americans are living with the parasitic disease acquired from the bugs. Triatomine bugs, known more commonly as issing bugs, have been found in North Carolina, Alabama, Georgia, and Tennessee, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Stink bugs are native to Korea, China, Japan and Taiwan. They were first documented in the U.S. in the mid-1990s in Allentown, PA. Chances are, these bugs hitched a ride in a shipping container from Asia. Stink bugs are now found in more than 30 states. In warmer climates, these bugs may reproduce throughout the year.