<prompt> Reversion of Neisseriagonorrhoeae from a fimbriated fim 1 to a non-fimbriated fim 2 state would result in which one of the following phenomena?Inability of N. gonorrhoeae to colonize the mucosal epitheliumReversion to a Gram-positive stainDeath of the organismLoss of serologic specificity  <response>: Bacteria may shift rapidly between the fimbriated fim and the non-fimbriated fim - states. Fimbriae function as adhesions to specific surfaces and consequently play a major role in pathogenesis. Lack of fimbriae prevents colonization of the mucosal surface by the bacterium. 