The mechanism is straightforward: in Metaphase one of Meiosis, chromosomes line up in two lines, with homologous across from each other, which allows them to interact by crossing over. In Metaphase of Mitosis, the chromosomes are all lined up single file, so the homologous chromosomes cannot interact.
The repressor protein would not function properly, and the lacl opereon would be over expressed
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