What are the differences between biology and microbiology?

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Accepted Answer

Basis of differentiation

Biology

Microbiology

Definition

Is a diverse field of science that focuses on the study of life and living organisms and their interaction with non-living organisms

It is a branch or sub-field of biology that focuses on the study of microorganisms and their features and functions

Focus

Deals with both macroscopic and microscopic organisms

Deals specifically with microscopic organisms that cannot be seen with the naked eye

Specificity

Is less specific to any one group of organisms

Is more specific to microorganisms

Branches

Botany
Zoology
Genetics

Immunology 
Medical Microbiology
Environmental Microbiology

Techniques

DNA Sequencing
Microscopy
Genetic Engineering

Microscopy
Culturing 
Staining

Use of microscope

A microscope may or may not be necessary depending on the size of the organism being studies

A microscope is essential for microbiological research

Basis of differentiation	Biology	Microbiology
Definition	Is a diverse field of science that focuses on the study of life and living organisms and their interaction with non-living organisms	It is a branch or sub-field of biology that focuses on the study of microorganisms and their features and functions
Focus	Deals with both macroscopic and microscopic organisms	Deals specifically with microscopic organisms that cannot be seen with the naked eye
Specificity	Is less specific to any one group of organisms	Is more specific to microorganisms
Branches	Botany Zoology Genetics	Immunology Medical Microbiology Environmental Microbiology
Techniques	DNA Sequencing Microscopy Genetic Engineering	Microscopy Culturing Staining
Use of microscope	A microscope may or may not be necessary depending on the size of the organism being studies	A microscope is essential for microbiological research