Here's why:
* Scientific names are typically used for organisms. The system of binomial nomenclature, developed by Carl Linnaeus, assigns a two-part name (genus and species) to each organism. DNA is a molecule, not an organism.
* DNA is a well-established and commonly used term. It's concise and clearly identifies the molecule.
While there might be specific, technical terms related to DNA's structure or function, "deoxyribonucleic acid" remains the standard and universally recognized name for this molecule.