Aldosterone is an important steroid hormone that regulates water and salt balance. People with congenital adrenal hyperplasia suffer from "salt wasting" if not treated with hormone replacement therapy. Explain why a mutation in the 21-hydroxylase gene results in a deficiency in aldosterone and cortisol production. Use the name of the substrate, the enzyme and the product in your answer!

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