18 POINTS!! IN A RUSH Which of the following statements about the resting membrane potential is TRUE?

A) The exterior of the cell is neutral and the interior has a net negative charge.

B) The exterior of the cell has a net negative charge and the interior is neutral.

C) The exterior of the cell has a net positive charge and the interior is neutral.

D) The exterior of the cell has a net positive charge and the interior has a net negative charge.

E) The exterior of the cell has a net negative charge and the interior has a net positive charge.