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.
HANDLINGSafety Precautions. Please do not ever touch a kissing bug with your bare hands! The T. cruzi parasite occurs in the feces of kissing bugs, and their bodies may be contaminated. A glove or small plastic bag may be used to catch the bug to avoid direct contact with the bug. The bug may be stored in a sealed plastic bag, in a vial, or other small container.