The Pathogenesis of Neisseria Gonorrhoeae Is Dependent Upon Phase Variation

question 64

Multiple Choice

The pathogenesis of Neisseria gonorrhoeae is dependent upon phase variation.Which of the following statements concerning phase variation is incorrect?

• A)Phase variation involves alterations to the structure of the fimbriae.
• B)Phase variations results from genetic rearrangements in the Neisseria chromosome.
• C)Phase variation allows Neisseria cells to escape immune detection.
• D)Phase variation results in Neisseria cells adopting a pleomorphic morphology.

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