Are natural compounds such as cellulose and petroleum oil easier for microorganisms (eg. bacteria etc.) to degrade than man-made compounds such as plastics?

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Are natural compounds such as cellulose and petroleum oil easier for microorganisms (eg. bacteria etc.) to degrade than man-made compounds such as plastics?
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