Within the cell it invades it's genetic material commanders the transcription machinery and the cell invaded cranks out the proteins needed to make the viral capsid.
The protein coat surrounding the nucleic acid of a virus is called the capsid. These are broadly classified according to their structures. Helical (cylindrical) and icosahedral (spherical) are the most common types.
The nucleic acid of a virus is stored in its viral capsid or envelope. The capsid or envelope protects the genetic material of the virus and helps it enter host cells to replicate.
Capsid
Capsid
They help the virus attach to the host cell.
capsid
Capsid
capsid
A protective shell around a virus
a capsid
envelop
This coat is called a capsid. Sometimes these have a lipid envelope.