Here's why:

* Homologues are pairs of chromosomes. Each homologue carries the same genes, but they can have different versions (alleles) of those genes.

* Diploid organisms have two sets of chromosomes. This means they have two copies of each chromosome, one from each parent.

* The number of chromosomes varies between species. Humans have 23 pairs of chromosomes (46 total), while other organisms have different numbers.

So, instead of saying there are 2 chromosomes in each homologue, it's more accurate to say:

* Each homologous pair consists of two chromosomes, one from the mother and one from the father.

* The number of chromosomes per homologue can vary depending on the species.

Let me know if you have any other questions!