GK
INVENTIONS
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rocks
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soil
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peanuts
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Peanuts and sweet potatoes add nutrients to the soil and is also a source of food for the farmers. Some other George Washington Carver inventions include hundreds of products, including more than 300 products made from peanuts such as milk, wood stains, plastics, ink, paints, soap, dyes, medicinal soap, and cosmetics.
Detailed explanation-2: -As a nutritionist, this brings to mind my favorite African American scientist: George Washington Carver. Dr. Carver studied several plants, but perhaps is most well-known for his work with peanuts. Carver discovered over 300 uses of peanuts, with such versatility as shaving cream, shampoo, wood stains, and plastics.
Detailed explanation-3: -Dr. Carver established an agriculture extension in Alabama and founded an industrial research lab where he worked tirelessly on the development of hundreds of applications for new plants. Carver discovered more than 300 uses for peanuts and hundreds more uses for soybeans, pecans and sweet potatoes.