Why do organisms that reproduce asexually reproduce in less time than those that reproduce sexually?

Question

A.
Asexual reproducers have less competition for finding mates because there are many more of them than there are sexual reproducers.
B.
Sexual reproducers have many more predators than asexual reproducers do.
C.
Asexual reproducers don't have to spend time producing gametes, finding mates, satisfying their selection criteria, and then mating.

Answer 1

C. Asexual reproducers don't have to spend time producing gametes, finding mates, satisfying their selection criteria, and then mating.

This is the correct answer because asexual reproduction allows organisms to reproduce quickly and efficiently without the complexities and time investment associated with sexual reproduction. Asexual organisms can simply divide or produce offspring without the need for mating rituals, gamete production, and other reproductive processes that take time and energy in sexual reproduction.