The asymptote of the function f(x) = 3^x+1 - 2 is ____. Its y-intercept is ____.

Blank 1: A. y = -2
B. y = -1
C. y = 1
D. y = 2

Blank 2: A. (0,2)
B. (0,-3)
C. (0,1)
D. (0,-1)