Find the points on the curve $\frac{x^{2}}{9}+\frac{y^{2}}{16}=1$ at which the tangents are parallel to the $y$-axis.

  • A
    $(3, 0)$ and $(-3, 0)$
  • B
    $(0, 4)$ and $(0, -4)$
  • C
    $(4, 0)$ and $(-4, 0)$
  • D
    $(0, 3)$ and $(0, -3)$

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