Which of the Following Statements About a Two-Step Reaction Mechanism $\Delta$

Which of the following statements about a two-step reaction mechanism is true?

A) The transition states are located at energy minima.
B) Each step is characterized by its own value of $\Delta$ H° and E_a.
C) The rate-determining step has the lower energy transition state.
D) The reactive intermediate is located at an energy maximum.