The higher the osmotic pressure of a solution, the greater the tendency for water to move into it.

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This statement is true. Osmotic pressure is the pressure needed to prevent water from moving across a membrane due to differences in solute concentration. High osmotic pressure indicates a high concentration of solutes, which will cause water to move into the solution to attempt to balance the concentration gradient.

The Higher the Osmotic Pressure of a Solution, the Greater