Multiple choice Which of the following is an imbibant? Glucose Fructose Sucrose Cellulose Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself D Correct answer Explanation Cellulose is a classic imbibant - it absorbs water and swells without dissolving because it's hydrophilic but insoluble. Glucose, fructose, and sucrose are all soluble sugars that dissolve in water rather than imbibe it and swell.