What is the effect of noncompetitive inhibitors on the Lineweaver-Burk plot?

• A. The slope and y-intercept decrease, while the x-intercept increases.
• B. The slope increases, and the y-intercept increases, while the x-intercept remains unchanged.
• C. The slope decreases, and both intercepts remain unchanged.
• D. The slope remains unchanged, and both intercepts increase.

Answer: (B)