The degree of a power, or radical, is denoted by its index, that of an equation by the greatest sum of the exponents of the unknown quantities in any term; thus, ax4 + bx2 = c, and mx2y2 + nyx = p, are both equations of the fourth degree. Degree (noun).
Making the world better, one answer at a time. 38.8 grams of protein in an 8oz steak. There is roughly 4.85 grams of protein per oz of steak.
Each ounce of that steak contains a certain number of grams of protein. It also contains grams of fat, carbohydrates and water. (well, steak doesn't have any carbs, but still) So, each protein food source *contains* different amounts of protein-measured in grams.