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X and Y are adjacent living cells. The cell X has solute potential `(Psi_(s))` of -9 bars and preesure potential `(Psi_(p))` of bars wherease cell Y has solute potential `(Psi_(s))` of -8 bars and pressure potential `(Psi_(p))` of 5 bars. What will be the direction of water movement between these cells

A

Cell X to cell Y

B

Cell Y to cell X

C

Does not move in any direction

D

Moves in both directions.

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