Microbiology Reversion of Neisseriagonorrhoeae from a fimbriated (fim 1) to a non-fimbriated (fim 2) state would result in which one of the following phenomena? A Inability of N. gonorrhoeae to colonize the mucosal epithelium B Reversion to a Gram-positive stain C Death of the organism D Loss of serologic specificity 💡 Explanation Reversion of Neisseriagonorrhoeae from a fimbriated (fim 1) to a non-fimbriated (fim 2) state would result in which one of the following phenomena? ✓ Correct Answer: A. Inability of N. gonorrhoeae to colonize the mucosal epithelium