Final answer:
The correct answer is A.The STI term 'clap' refers to gonorrhea, which is a sexually transmitted infection caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae.
Step-by-step explanation:
The STI term, clap, refers to gonorrhea, a common sexually transmitted disease of the reproductive system.
Gonorrhea is caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae, often known as gonococcus or GC. This bacterium has special structures like fimbriae that enable it to attach to epithelial cells .
An endotoxin called lipooligosaccharide that boosts its pathogenicity. An infection can result in symptoms such as painful urination and discharge.
If left untreated, may lead to more severe complications like pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) or inflammation of reproductive organs.