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Viruses consist of a small collection of genetic material (DNA or RNA) encased in a protective protein coat called a capsid. (Retroviruses are among the infectious particles that use RNA as their hereditary material.
Rating Newest Oldest. Best Answer: The proteins that make up the virus particle are called STRUCTURAL PROTEINS. The protein coat of the virus is called the CAPSID and is made up of numerous CAPSOMERES. The combination of the viral nucleic acid and the protective protein is called the NUCLEOCAPSID.Some viruses are encased in a protective membrane called the ENVELOPE.The whole virus particle (all the parts) is called the VIRION.he combination of the viral nucleic acid and the protective protein is called the NUCLEOCAPSID. Some viruses are encased in a protective membrane called the ENVELOPE. The whole virus particle (all the parts) is called the VIRION.