Cell $A$ has an osmotic pressure of $-20$ bars and a pressure potential of $5$ bars, whereas cell $B$ has an osmotic pressure of $-18$ bars and a pressure potential of $2$ bars. The direction of the flow of water will be:

  • A
    From cell $A$ to cell $B$
  • B
    From cell $B$ to cell $A$
  • C
    No flow of water
  • D
    In both the directions

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