The component(s) of a virus that is/are extended from the envelope for attachment is/are the: What was the meaning of the word “virus” in the 1880s and why was it used to describe the cause of tobacco...The component(s) of a virus that is/are extended from the envelope for attachment is/are the: What was the meaning of the word “virus” in the 1880s and why was it used to describe the cause of tobacco mosaic disease? The lytic cycle leads to the death of the host, whereas the lysogenic cycle leads to integration of phage into the host genome. Which of the following tests can be used to detect the presence of a specific virus?