what are viruses that infect bacteria called
Post. Share. Bacteriophages are viruses that infect bacteria. A bacteriophage can have a protein tail attached to the capsid (protein coat that envelopes the genetic material), which is used to infect the host bacteria.Scientists have long sought to uncover the structure and function of viruses. bacteriophage can have a protein tail attached to the capsid (protein coat that envelopes the genetic material), which is used to infect the host bacteria.