The inside of a resting cell is slightly negative relative to the outside.This is an example of
A) electrical disequilibrium.
B) osmotic equilibrium.
C) chemical disequilibrium.
D) failed homeostasis.

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The resting cell has a slight negative charge inside relative to the outside, indicating an electrical disequilibrium. This is due to an unequal distribution of ions, such as higher concentrations of potassium ions inside the cell and higher concentrations of sodium ions outside the cell.

The Inside of a Resting Cell Is Slightly Negative Relative