The ginning process in the cotton industry is used to:
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Correct answer: Separate fibers from seeds
Ginning is the mechanical process that separates the cotton fibers (lint) from the seeds. Eli Whitney's invention of the cotton gin revolutionized this labor-intensive task.
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