Only through the "hijacking" of the host cell DNA can the virus make protein.
protein makes up the coat of a virus
virions i.e. a virus protein
If a virus has one, yes, and it's often referred to as a "protein coat."
protein
protein
Protein capsid.
Capsidecapsid
Hepatitis B virus is made up of only one protein called the core protein, which forms the viral capsid.
Mumps virus synthesizes its proteins using its RNA genome as a template through a process called translation. The virus carries a single-stranded RNA genome that encodes for several proteins, including the nucleoprotein (N), matrix protein (M), fusion protein (F), and hemagglutinin-neuraminidase (HN). These proteins are essential for the virus's replication, assembly, and ability to infect host cells. The viral RNA is translated by the host's ribosomes to produce these proteins.
The protein coat of a virus is called a capsid. It serves to protect the viral genetic material and aids in the attachment and entry of the virus into host cells. The capsid is composed of protein subunits called capsomers, which can vary in shape and arrangement depending on the type of virus.
DNA and protein capsids make up a virus particle. The DNA (or RNA) carries the genetic material of the virus, while the protein capsid provides protection and helps the virus to infect host cells.
Capsidecapsid