Nucleic acid notation refers to the system of symbols and codes used to represent the sequences of nucleotides that make up DNA and RNA molecules. Some synonyms for this term include genetic code, DNA code, RNA code, nucleotide code, or nucleic acid sequence. These terms all describe the same basic concept of using letters to denote the specific order of nucleotide bases in a DNA or RNA molecule. Within the larger field of molecular biology, the study of nucleic acid notation is a crucial aspect of understanding genetic information and how it is transmitted from one generation to the next.