Given below are two statements. One is labelled Assertion (A) and the other is labelled Reason (R).
Assertion (A): A recessive character that was not expressed in F₁ heterozygous condition may be expressed again when it becomes homozygous in the F₂ generation.
Reason (R): The factors exhibit blending in heterozygous condition and seggregate during gamete formation
In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.

In Mendelian genetics, traits are controlled by pairs of alleles, one inherited from each parent. In the F₁ generation of a cross between a homozygous dominant parent and a homozygous recessive parent, the heterozygous offspring (F₁ generation) will typically express the dominant trait while masking the recessive trait. However, the recessive allele is still present in the genotype of the F₁ individuals.

According to Mendel's principles, alleles (factors) do not blend in a heterozygous condition. Instead, one allele (usually the dominant one) is expressed in the phenotype, while the other allele (usually the recessive one) remains unchanged in the genotype. The traits controlled by these alleles remain distinct and do not blend, which is a fundamental concept in Mendelian genetics. 

Assertion and reason are both true, and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.